cyber risk
Security doesn’t always require immediacy
New security threats emerge almost continuously, meaning we now deal with a known unknown. In the past year alone, malware and ransomware use has sharply increased, 43% of …
Double-extortion ransomware attacks on the rise
Zscaler announced a report featuring analysis of key ransomware trends and details about the most prolific ransomware actors, their attack tactics and the most vulnerable …
Do consumers now feel more exposed than ever to the risk of fraud?
As the pandemic drove consumers online en masse to make purchases, consumer anxiety around fraud saw a considerable spike, according to a survey by Marqeta. The company …
Most organizations fail to fix cloud misconfiguration issues in a timely manner
A significant majority of companies that move to multi-cloud environments are not properly configuring their cloud-based services, Aqua Security reveals. According to the …
Maximizing a hybrid cloud approach with colocation
As a multi-tenant cloud environment, the public cloud offers companies with vast amounts of data a highly affordable option. However, it also presents a number of limitations …
When exploit code precedes a patch, attackers gain a massive head start
Cybersecurity researchers that publicize exploit code used in cyberattacks are giving a clear and unequivocal advantage to attackers, new research conducted by Kenna Security …
Product Showcase: Acronis Cyber Protect
Considering the breadth and diversity of attacks facing today’s organizations, it’s no wonder cybersercurity and IT professionals are relying on an ever expanding arsenal of …
Top security threats for power plants and how to proactively avoid them
Power plants are one of the most vitally important components of modern civilization’s infrastructure. A disruption in energy production impacts all aspects of society from …
Organizations using Microsoft 365 experience more breaches, with more severe impacts
85% of organizations using Microsoft 365 have suffered email data breaches in the last 12 months, an Egress report reveals. The increased amount of remote work as a result of …
Consumers aware of travel cyber risks, still not putting their digital wellness first
68% of Americans plan to travel for leisure this summer, with 12% doing so internationally, a McAfee survey reveals. While 68% of U.S. consumers report that they are connected …
Cloud compromise now the biggest cybersecurity issue for financial institutions
Infoblox unveils a research into how the COVID-19 shutdowns challenged the financial services industry’s core infrastructure. More than one year into the pandemic, …
Navigating the waters of maritime cybersecurity
In January 2021, new International Maritime Organization (IMO) guidelines on maritime cyber risk management went into effect. Around the same time, the U.S. government …
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